ABOUT US
At the forefront of the physician recruitment crisis in Ontario, we are committed to transforming how primary care doctors are recruited, retained, and supported. With a significant number of residents not enrolled to primary care providers and a growing population estimated to be 15.9 million in 2024, our work is vital to the health of the province. We aim to streamline services, reduce the strain on emergency departments, and create sustainable solutions. By engaging both local and internationally trained physicians, we are expanding our efforts to meet the urgent healthcare needs of Ontario’s communities.
Welcome to our community of dedicated physician recruiters.
Together, we are addressing the critical need for primary care across Ontario, enhancing recruitment strategies, and working to improve access to quality healthcare for all residents.
NEWS & MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS
CaRMS Match Eligibility in Ontario
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (OPRA) is deeply concerned about the Government of Ontario’s new eligibility policy for international medical graduates (IMGs) applying to the 2026 R-1 [...]
A Made-In-Ontario Solution to the Doctor Shortage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2025 - Niagara Falls, ON A Made-In-Ontario Solution to the Doctor Shortage Unlike any other province in Canada, Ontario does not have a centralized [...]
A Guide for International Physicians in Clinic Partnerships
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for International Physicians in Clinic PartnershipsWorking Together: Fostering Positive Clinic PartnershipsAcross Canada, clinics often partner with pharmacies, landlords, or third-party operators to bring [...]
Land Acknowledgement
The Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance (OPRA) respectfully acknowledges that our work takes place across the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations throughout Ontario. From the lands of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe in the south, to the Mushkegowuk (Cree), Oji-Cree, and Algonquin peoples in the north, we honour the enduring presence and deep knowledge of the First Peoples of this province.
OPRA recognizes the territories governed by treaties such as the Dish With One Spoon Wampum, the Williams Treaties, the Robinson-Huron and Robinson-Superior Treaties, and Treaty 9, among others. We also acknowledge Métis communities and Inuit presence across Ontario.
We are committed to reconciliation and building respectful relationships as we support equitable access to healthcare for all communities, including those historically underserved and impacted by colonial policies. We recognize that true partnership includes listening, learning, and standing in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples to advance health equity across the province.
